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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1933
Page
8
Dan Turner of Corning former Iowa governor told Southwest Iowa Municipal Protective League that utilities spent about 100000 dollars lobbying the legislature two years ago to defeat the Knudson bill and related measures.
LeRoy A. Rader officials state that Iowa law classifies 3.2 percent beer as non intoxicating and restricts sales unless authorized by legislature. The Cullen beer bill and Reed and Webb-Kerron amendments influence cross state transport and sale prohibitions in dry states. Rader cites Iowa code and five Supreme Court interpretations to answer queries.
A decree of divorce was granted today in district court. Judge Frank Bechly adjourned the session for the weekend and will return Monday.
Friday evening at 7 30 in the courthouse the Citizens party hosts a public meeting for voters. Guests from Ainsworth West Chester and Wayland attend garden meetings at the Y with residents such as Lee Thompson and families. Local business notices include Reister egg house accepting cream eggs and poultry Saturday evenings.
Mrs Lawrence Grosscup dies in Magnolia Illinois and funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at Hoskins parlors Brighton with burial in Brighton. The former resident of southwest of Washington passed away Wednesday.
A figure rejects court decisions declaring that a city cannot operate its own business. The stance highlights ongoing legal conflict over municipal control and autonomy in public services.
Mr and Mrs David Miller and their small son visited while shopping in town. B F Wilson now staying with his daughter Mrs Wise Long is seriously ill.
The Iowa Legislature moved a bill to let voters decide repeal of federal prohibition this spring. The Senate passed 36 to 12 and Democrats plan to push the measure through the House and to Governor Herring for signature. The plan creates a constitutional convention process with two nominees from each county, one wet and one dry, leading to a special election to choose a convention delegate.
Mr. Yoder moved into a new home Monday after reconditioning rooms adjoining the store building. Chas Green is indisposed, with Lester Disney assisting. Carl Brown will hold his safe Thursday. Chas Green and family visited Keota for his mother’s 75th birthday, a surprise enjoyed despite poor roads. Pete Kiman of Iowa City will relocate his family to Hradek’s tenant house next week.
The Chinatown sage Hi Ho notes admiration shows true value while flattery acts as counterfeit money, describing flattery as the most deceitful form of praise. He warns against accepting praise that lacks substance and underscores honesty as the real measure of worth.
Juniors and seniors each won twice in the girls interclass tournament at the high school gym under Miss Koma Clemans. Last night juniors beat sophomores and seniors defeated freshmen. a double round robin continues with finals next Monday at 7 pm with ten cents admission.
Sigourney competitor Laurale Goeldner won superior in the soprano solo contest with Washington rated excellent. Wellman Fairfield Marengo entries scored excellent to average. Ward Miller Wellman was superior in the tenor solo and advances. Washington girls sextet and boys quartet were eliminated despite excellent marks.
Val Fuhr underwent a minor operation at Washington county hospital this morning. Ladies, Rollins service weight and Chiffon Hosiery sale offers two to three pairs at discounted prices this Saturday. A. E. Atchison and Floyd Dawson with Donna visit Brainard relatives tonight. Miss Pearl Gardner of Ainsworth was in town on business today.
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